Jazeera Airways, a leading airline in the region, has announced plans to increase the frequency of flights to popular destinations including Colombo in response to the growing demand for summer travel.   The airline aims to cater to the desires of travellers seeking quick getaways or relaxing holidays to Sarajevo, Tbilisi, Baku, and Colombo, all of […]

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a notable surge in tourist arrivals, with the first 13 days of July welcoming a total of 55,566 tourists, whilst pushing the cumulative number of visitors to 680,440. Leading the influx of tourists for the month so far is India, with 8,169 arrivals accounting for 18% of the total, […]

With the resumption of train services between Colombo Fort and Kankesanturai (KKS) on the northern railway line, the renovated section from Anuradhapura to Omanthai wll be open to the public , the Railways Department said. They said the railway track from Anuradhapura to Omanthai was closed for renovation, and the activities were completed with the […]

Cinnamon Air, has announced the launch of scheduled flights to Jaffna, providing travellers with easy access transport to the most popular city in the northern region of the island along with an exceptional travel experience. It operates weekly departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Sigiriya Airport to Jaffna International Airport every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, […]

Discover Sri Lanka’s pristine beaches, lush tea plantations, rich heritage, and friendly locals. Embrace adventure and tranquility this summer 2023. Stunning Nature And Hiking Trails Rare Wildlife Gorgeous Landscapes Super Surfing And Water Fun The Cultural Triangle And Ancient Wonders Inspiring Buddhist heritage Pristine Beaches A Lot To Experience In Little Time Tasty Sri Lankan […]

Sri Lanka has commenced discussions with Australia pertaining to direct flights from Perth to Colombo in a bid to promote Sri Lankan tourism in Australia. Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando told NewsWire that the discussions were held on the sidelines of the preliminary Sri Lanka Tourism Roadshow launched in Perth, Australia this week. The roadshow […]

The Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management has been tasked with identifying tourist attractions near the coastal areas of Sri Lanka and implementing a programme to attract both local and foreign tourists. According to Mawratta News, the directives have been issued by Minister for Urban Development and Housing of Sri Lanka Prasanna Ranatunga.  Minister […]

An untamed paradise, Koggala Lake, one of Sri Lanka’s largest, is home to a bird sanctuary, mangrove hammocks, and islands fragrant with spices, studded with coconut and jackfruit trees, and graced with Buddhist temples. Now, it is also home to an eco-resort and spa unlike any other: the new, Kurulu Bay, which opened its doors in […]

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has showcased an impressive rebound in the first half of 2023, with earnings reaching nearly $ 1 billion, along with steady growth in arrivals.  Tourism earnings for the first six months amounted to $ 986.2 million, reflecting a substantial 45.1% increase compared to the same period last year, whilst June earnings […]

Low-cost airline Thai AirAsia on Sunday resumed its direct four times weekly flights between Bangkok (DMK) in Thailand and Colombo. The first flight Thai AirAsia AIQ 140 from Don Mueang International Airport arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 9 July 2023 at 10.06 p.m. An A-320 Airbus aircraft carrying 134 passengers and 07 crew […]

The frequency of flights between Chennai and Sri Lanka’s Jaffna will be increased from four times a week to daily services from July 16, a move that will also amplify trade and commerce, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said. Scindia made the announcement in a pre-recorded video message on the second day of […]

When I first visited Sri Lanka in 2018, I was awestruck by its potential as a destination. If you read my first-ever story about that visit (where I circumnavigated the country using only a tuk-tuk), I reminisce about a time when the country’s tourism economy was surging and when visiting the empty golden stretches of sand was […]